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In football, Saidabad FC scored a 2-1 win against Cantonment FC in the TFA B-Division football league championship for Shivkumar Lal Trophy

The Indian senior men’s national team are currently bottom of Group C in the qualifiers, having earned just a point from their previous two matches

Usain Bolt turned footballer for a night in Mumbai, joining Indian football stars and Bollywood celebs in a 5v5 match hosted by PUMA India. With Kareena Kapoor tossing the coin, the event mixed sport, glamour, and celebration of India's footballing spirit

Medal won 2-0 against Gadwal in the Telangana State football championship with Vinay scoring a brace. Ranga Reddy defeated Siddipet 3-0, while Mahabubnagar, Karimnagar, Wanaparthy, and Adilabad played out goalless draws on Saturday at Maha Ubnagar Stadium

India U-17 men’s team defeated Pakistan 3-2 in a thrilling SAFF Championship match in Colombo. Rahan Ahmed scored the winner, while Gangte and Wangkheirakpam also scored. India topped Group B after a dramatic five-goal encounter with arch-rivals Pakistan

Usain Bolt, PUMA’s global ambassador and Olympic legend, will feature in a football exhibition match in Mumbai on October 1. Representing Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC, Bolt will play alongside celebrities and football stars in a high-energy spectacle.

AIFF will host a Talent Identification Capacity Building online workshop on September 28. Interested candidates must register via Instagram link by September 27 at 6 PM

Twelve teams were divided into three groups for the second edition of the AFC Women's Champions League and will battle in a centralised league format

India thrashed Brunei 6-0 in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, with Vibin Mohanan netting a hat-trick, but crashed out after finishing fifth among second-placed teams. Qatar topped the group with nine points, leaving India just outside qualification spots.

Gamepoint has opened a new sports facility in Tellapur, Hyderabad, featuring badminton courts, multi-sport turf, table tennis, and more. The center offers memberships, coaching, and corporate event hosting opportunities

Telangana stormed past Andhra Pradesh with an 8-1 victory in the Rajmata Jijabai Senior Women’s Championship at Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. H. Ranita starred with four goals, while G. Sowmya and P. Sony added two goals each in the emphatic win.

Former national footballer Syed Ahmed Khan passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 64. He represented the Police team for nearly 30 years. He is survived by two daughters and a son. Telangana Football Association expressed condolences to his family

India begin their first-ever CAFA Nations Cup against hosts Tajikistan on Friday in Hisor. Coach Khalid Jamil urges positivity, while goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari says the squad is ready after a strong Bengaluru camp

L Jeremiah will captain Kendriya Vidyalaya (Bolarum) in the under-14 Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan football nationals in Lucknow from August 29 to September 3, with Prabhakar Reddy as coach

Lionel Messi led Argentina to play FIFA friendly in India Thiruvananthapuram India is all set to witness football history this November, as global icon Lionel Messi and the reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina are scheduled to arrive in Kerala for a friendly match. Taking to his social media account Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman said the official confirmation came through an email communication from the Argentine Football Association (AFA), confirming that the World Cup-winning squad will participate in an international

India’s U-17 women’s football team named a 23-member squad for the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship 2025 in Bhutan. Led by Joakim Alexandersson, the Young Tigresses will compete in a double round-robin format ahead of AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Sreenidi Deccan FC has signed midfielder Abhijith K ahead of the 2025–26 season. The former Gokulam Kerala FC player brings experience and attacking flair, with 51 senior appearances across competitions

Sreenidi Deccan FC signs midfielder Lalthankhuma, formerly of Aizawl FC, for the upcoming season. The 24-year-old brings energy and composure to the midfield, strengthening the team for the campaign ahead

India face Indonesia in their AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers opener on August 6 in Yangon. Led by Joakim Alexandersson, India are aiming to qualify for the Asian Cup and end a two-decade absence from the tournament

Rohen Singh’s 64th-minute stunner helped Real Kashmir FC edge TRAU FC 2-1 in a fiercely contested Durand Cup Group F clash, thrilling over 20,000 fans in Imphal